Show Parasites on Poultry Several varieties of parasites live on the body as well as on the heads of poultry The latter however is 1 limited to the one species known as red mite which breeds rapidly and If not checked soon predominates not only on the birds but in the houses as well seeking shelter In the cracks and crevices The head louse on young chicks can be controlled by greasing the top of the head with lard or sweet oil exercising care not to overdose tho parts The best time to do this Is after dark when the birds have gone to roost and are sufficiently suf-ficiently asleep to facilitate handling For body lice In adult fowls distribute Insect powder liberally through the plumage exercising care to get well Into the under coating of the birds In addition It is also well to use liquid lice killer or kerosene on the roosts and even spray the Inside ol the house with It |